Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: The Goa Pradesh Youth Congress has urged the state police department to take immediate and decisive action over reported incidents of rape and sexual violence against women in Goa, expressing serious concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in the state.
In a memorandum submitted to the Director General of Police, Goa, the organisation highlighted reported incidents across Mapusa, Canacona and Curchorem over the past three days, beginning with Mapusa. It stated that the incidents, reported during the Diwali festivities, have raised serious concerns about the safety of women and children.
Citing National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, the memorandum stated that Goa recorded 356 cases of crimes against women in 2024, compared to 286 cases in 2023, underlining the need for stronger preventive measures and urgent government intervention.
The Youth Congress expressed concern that women and children were increasingly feeling vulnerable and insecure, and stressed that protecting their safety and dignity was a fundamental responsibility of the government.
The memorandum called for immediate, impartial and time-bound investigations into all reported incidents in Mapusa, Canacona and Curchorem. It also demanded strict action against police officials found negligent in their duties, stronger police patrolling, particularly during night hours, and adequate medical, legal and psychological assistance for survivors and their families.
The organisation further demanded strict implementation of the POCSO Act in cases involving minor victims, along with a comprehensive review of Goa’s law and order situation and immediate corrective measures.
The Youth Congress has also sought a written response from the Director General of Police within seven days, outlining the action taken on its demands.
The memorandum was signed by Goa Pradesh Youth Congress President Adv. Archit Naik, Youth Congress and NSUI in-charge Janardhan Bhandari, North Goa General Secretary and In-charge Saeesh Aroskar, and South Goa District President Pralay Bhagat.
The organisation maintained that the safety of women and children must remain non-negotiable and called for accountability and decisive action to ensure security, dignity and justice in Goa.
